That was also Bostic's healthiest season.
Jon Bostic the rare ‘every down linebacker’ the Steelers have been searching for
So hopefully he builds off of that. Regardless we got him for almost vet min.
Landed Burnett for cheap as well.
This will be one of the most interesting preseasons...and even season(where they are still figuring things out, what works best) in a long time. Theres alot of potential on this team on both sides and many who can take this team to the next level, if they pan out.
Some are mentioning we didnt address the D in the draft but...
We signed Burnett and Bostic.
Drafted Edmunds, Allen, and Frazier. Frazier another guy who may be better than where he was drafted, being on Bama he didnt get the opportunities he would have gotten somewhere else.
Have Keion Davis returning from injury who they were high on before getting hurt. Could be a solid backup along with Chickillo. And already has a year of learning the system.
Cam Sutton is healthy and there are high expectations for him. He will be taking Gay's spot which is already a huge upgrade.
Brian Allen could be another surprise. Former WR at 6'3.
UDFA's in Matthew Thomas and the Toledo OLB who already took Harrison's number.
On offense , Samuels and Washington two very talented guys coming in. We'll see if Quadree Henderson can earn a spot. Will be fun watching Rudolph in preseason.
So while we added a bit for the future I still think we got alot stronger on defense to win now. That also depends on 3rd year guys in Burns, Davis, and Hargrave. 4th year Dupree.
I know players are expected to come in right away now and be successful but it was never that way in Pittsburgh. Not in our scheme on D. Usually wasnt until their 3rd-4th year until they started to really make an impact. TJ Watt should improve as well. And Heyward/Tuitt have to stay healthy. They are the vets of this group and cant afford for them to get hurt. Altho, speaking of injuries(which usually cost us each year), we have alot more depth now in case someone gets hurt. Plenty of versatile guys on D .
There are plenty of "If's" but plenty of potential. Losing Shazier was the worst thing that could happen to an already young defense. Irreplaceable. But adding Burnett, Bostic, Edmunds, and Allen is a good start.